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My Houzz: French Country Meets Southern Farmhouse Style in Georgia
My Houzz: French Country Meets Southern Farmhouse Style in Georgia
Corynne PlessCorynne Pless
Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz Read the Houzz article about this home: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8077146/list/My-Houzz--French-Country-Meets-Southern-Farmhouse-Style-in-Georgia
Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation
Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation
NXN InteriorsNXN Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Sydney with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Southern Conversion: The Corner Market
Southern Conversion: The Corner Market
Norcross and ScottNorcross and Scott
Photo of a traditional foyer in Little Rock with yellow walls and a double front door.
Une maison haute en couleur
Une maison haute en couleur
Alexandra Gorla Architecture d'IntérieurAlexandra Gorla Architecture d'Intérieur
Dans cette maison datant de 1993, il y avait une grande perte de place au RDCH; Les clients souhaitaient une rénovation totale de ce dernier afin de le restructurer. Ils rêvaient d'un espace évolutif et chaleureux. Nous avons donc proposé de re-cloisonner l'ensemble par des meubles sur mesure et des claustras. Nous avons également proposé d'apporter de la lumière en repeignant en blanc les grandes fenêtres donnant sur jardin et en retravaillant l'éclairage. Et, enfin, nous avons proposé des matériaux ayant du caractère et des coloris apportant du peps!
West Seattle Craftsman
West Seattle Craftsman
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Bohemian-style foyer in Craftsman home
Medium sized bohemian foyer in Seattle with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door, yellow floors and wainscoting.
Coats and Cubbies
Coats and Cubbies
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
This is an example of a classic foyer in New York with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and yellow walls.
Forest Hill Fresh Traditional
Forest Hill Fresh Traditional
Chabot InteriorsChabot Interiors
Chabot Interiors. Photo By: Magdalena M, PROBUILT by Michael Upshall. The homeowner wanted a floor that said "wow". We had this marble custom cut into diamonds. It is stunning!
Historic Downtown
Historic Downtown
Haute Design, Inc.Haute Design, Inc.
Medium sized classic foyer in Charleston with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.
American Foursquare
American Foursquare
Studio Boise, LLCStudio Boise, LLC
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Boise with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Arcadia Art + Craft
Arcadia Art + Craft
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
The Arts and Crafts movement of the early 1900's characterizes this picturesque home located in the charming Phoenix neighborhood of Arcadia. Showcasing expert craftsmanship and fine detailing, architect C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, designed a home that not only expresses the Arts and Crafts design palette beautifully, but also captures the best elements of modern living and Arizona's indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Project Details: Architect // C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder // Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ
Belize Residence: Foyer, Bar, Kitchen
Belize Residence: Foyer, Bar, Kitchen
Robert GranoffRobert Granoff
© Robert Granoff Designed by: Brendan J. O' Donoghue P.O Box 129 San Ignacio Cayo District Belize, Central America Web Site; odsbz.com
Golf Course Home
Golf Course Home
Linda Ashley Interior Decoration, IncLinda Ashley Interior Decoration, Inc
© Image / Dennis Krukowski
Large classic foyer in Miami with yellow walls and marble flooring.
New Custom Home in Exclusive Camp Biscayne, central Coconut Grove
New Custom Home in Exclusive Camp Biscayne, central Coconut Grove
Michael Fine ArchitectureMichael Fine Architecture
The Supreme Scence
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Miami with yellow walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
2.5層の家
2.5層の家
中尾英己建築設計事務所中尾英己建築設計事務所
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Tokyo with yellow walls, granite flooring and grey floors.
Sater Design Collection's 7080 "Manchester" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 7080 "Manchester" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Foyer. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, farmhouse home plan "Manchester" (Plan #7080). saterdesign.com
Medium sized rural foyer in Miami with yellow walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Schaffer's Mill Custom 2
Schaffer's Mill Custom 2
Tanamera Construction / TC HomesTanamera Construction / TC Homes
Vance Fox
Photo of a medium sized rustic foyer in Sacramento with yellow walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Florida Craftsman
Florida Craftsman
Radd Builders Inc.Radd Builders Inc.
Medium sized foyer in Tampa with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Lincoln Park - Howe
Lincoln Park - Howe
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman
Beacon Hill Shoe storage
Beacon Hill Shoe storage
EA Custom MillworkEA Custom Millwork
We collaborated with the interior designer on several designs before making this shoe storage cabinet. A busy Beacon Hill Family needs a place to land when they enter from the street. The narrow entry hall only has about 9" left once the door is opened and it needed to fit under the doorknob as well.
Whiteland Dream Home
Whiteland Dream Home
Fuller Architectural HardwoodsFuller Architectural Hardwoods
View of front door through a cased opening with window detail.
Medium sized classic foyer in Indianapolis with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Foyer with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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